1. Determine the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum exposure time given the following data: Concentration of Number of colonies of E. coli on Nutrient Agar plates Exposure time (in minutes) ethanol 5 10 15 Distilled water +++ +++ +++ 40% +++ ++ 70% 95% Minimum inhibitory concentration: Minimum exposure time:

1. Determine the minimum inhibitory concentration and the minimum exposure time given the following data: Concentration of Number of colonies of E. coli on Nutrient Agar plates Exposure time (in minutes) ethanol 5 10 15 Distilled water +++ +++ +++ 40% +++ ++ 70% 95% Minimum inhibitory concentration: Minimum exposure time:

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